Explore the Family Name Tourigny
The meaning of Tourigny
French: variant of Thourigny, a habitational name from any of several places in France named Thorigny, from Tauriniacum, the name of a Gallo-Roman estate. Some characteristic forenames: French Normand, Andre, Armand, Gilles, Herve, Laurent, Roch.
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How common is the last name Tourigny in the United States?
According to the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Tourigny has seen a slight decrease between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, the surname ranked 41,924 in the United States, while in 2010 it fell to rank 44,576, signifying a change of -6.33%. The number of individuals bearing this surname also dipped from 488 in 2000 to 482 in 2010, indicating a marginal drop of -1.23%. Consequently, the proportion of people with the Tourigny surname per 100,000 decreased by -11.11% over the same decade.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #41,924 | #44,576 | -6.33% |
| Count | 488 | 482 | -1.23% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.18 | 0.16 | -11.11% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Tourigny
The ethnic identity associated with the surname Tourigny has also exhibited some shifts according to the Decennial U.S. Census. The majority of the population with this surname identified as White, although their percentage dropped slightly from 95.70% in 2000 to 93.36% in 2010. There was a notable increase in those identifying as Hispanic, from 1.02% in 2000 to 2.49% in 2010, an overall change of 144.12%. Additionally, those identifying as Two or more races saw an increase from 1.23% to 2.07%, a 68.29% rise. Similarly, the Asian/Pacific Islander category witnessed a growth from 1.43% to 1.66%, an increase of 16.08%. However, no changes were observed in the Black and American Indian and Alaskan Native categories during this timeframe.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 95.7% | 93.36% | -2.45% |
| Hispanic | 1.02% | 2.49% | 144.12% |
| Two or More Races | 1.23% | 2.07% | 68.29% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 1.43% | 1.66% | 16.08% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |